AML Analyst

Job Title: AML Analyst Location: Remote - United States Duration: Full Time Description We are seeking a meticulous and driven AML Analyst to join our Financial Crime Compliance team. In this role, you will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and reporting suspicious financial activity to ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations and protect the integrity of the financial system. We welcome candidates from banking, fintech, insurance, payments, capital markets, or any financial domain with strong compliance or AML exposure. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze customer transactions to identify suspicious or unusual activity Investigate alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems (TMS) and escalate findings as required Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews and ongoing risk assessments Review and support filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with regulatory authorities Screen customers and transactions against sanctions and PEP lists (OFAC, UN, EU, etc.) Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams for case resolution Maintain accurate documentation of investigations and case outcomes Stay updated with AML regulations, typologies, and industry best practices Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance initiatives Required Skills & Experience 1 5 years of experience in AML, compliance, or financial crime roles Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks (FATF, BSA, PMLA, AMLD, FinCEN, etc.) Experience in KYC, CDD, and EDD processes Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring and alert investigations Familiarity with sanctions screening and PEP/adverse media checks Strong analytical, investigative, and critical thinking skills Ability to prepare clear investigation reports and documentation Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office tools Bachelor s degree in Finance, Commerce, Law, Economics, or related field Domain Experience (any One Or More) Banking & Retail Financial Services Fintech & Payments Capital Markets & Investment Banking Insurance Cryptocurrency & Virtual Assets Gaming & Gambling Real Estate & DNFBP sectors Money Service Businesses (MSBs) & Remittance GOOD TO HAVE Certifications like CAMS, CFE, ICA AML certifications Experience with AML tools (Actimize, Oracle FCCM, SAS AML, etc.) Exposure to blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs) Understanding of MLRO processes, audits, and regulatory examinations Experience with SQL or data analytics for transaction analysis Knowledge of financial crime typologies (structuring, layering, TBML, etc.) TOOLS & SYSTEMS NICE Actimize | Oracle FCCM | SAS AML World-Check | Dow Jones | LexisNexis Chainalysis | Elliptic | TRM Labs MS Excel | Power BI | Case Management Systems | SWIFT KEY COMPETENCIES Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Regulatory Knowledge Communication Skills Integrity & Ethics Time Management Risk Awareness